Evaluation and Management of Cleft Lip and Palate: A Developmental Perspective, 2nd Edition (PDF)

By David J. Zajac, Linda D. Vallino-Napoli
Evaluation and Management of Cleft Lip and Palate: A Developmental Perspective, Second Edition provides fundamental knowledge of cleft palate anomalies and the current state of evidence-based practice relative to evaluation and management. The text contains information on the standard of care for children born with craniofacial anomalies from a developmental perspective, along with clinical case studies to help facilitate understanding of the material. This graduate-level text targets speech-language pathology students, as well as audiology students, medical students, dental students, and graduate students studying communication disorders.
New to the Second Edition

Fresh content on speech research findings
Expanded coverage of early intervention for the preschool child
Focus on information needed by the school-based speech-language pathologist to guide therapy
Greater emphasis on oral conditions (dental and occlusal) that impact speech in the school-aged child
Updated content on surgical approaches to correct velopharyngeal dysfunction
Additional online speech samples
More study questions added to the ancillary materials

Key Features

Well-illustrated with clear, color images
Concise, practical, and evidence-based
A developmental focus that provides a better understanding of the nature of craniofacial problems and the timetable for management and treatment
Presents the role of the speech-language pathologist in all aspects of care (i.e., before and after surgery from infancy to adulthood)

Product Details

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Plural Publishing, Inc; 2nd edition (November 25, 2024)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 458 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1635505356
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1635505351